Julian Gavin
Julian Gavin (born 1965) is an Australian-born British operatic tenor. He has sung leading roles for major companies in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and North America.
His principal repertoire is nineteenth-century Italian and French opera. Key roles include Don José in Carmen and the title parts in Ernani and Don Carlos, all recorded for Chandos, with further appearances ranging from Opera Australia and the Royal Opera House to houses across Europe and North America.
On Tall Poppies he is the tenor in the world-premiere recording of two song cycles by Val Gavin, A Shropshire Lad and Song Offerings (TP235), settings of Housman and Tagore marked by free operatic tone, clear diction and strong feeling. He has also taught in the Department of Vocal Studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.
Julian Gavin is featured on the following titles
Val Gavin: Song Offerings
World premiere recordings of two Val Gavin song cycles: A Shropshire Lad and Song Offerings, sung by her son, the internationally acclaimed tenor Julian Gavin, with her daughter May Gavin at the piano.